Anatomical Pathology Interesting Case Conference

Date of Presentation:07/17/2026

Attending pathologist: Anil Parwani, MD, PhD, MBA

Presented by: Bhavi Desai, MBBS

Prepared by: Bhavi Desai, MBBS

Organ:Bladder

HISTORY:

A Male patient in his 30s presented with a history of intermittent gross hematuria for 2 weeks.

CT abdomen and pelvis revealed a midline cystic mass and the patient subsequently underwent laparoscopic excision of the cyst.

Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue
Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue
Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue
Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue
Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue
Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue

What is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. Patent Vitelline duct
  2. Urachal Adenocarcinoma
  3. Metastatic adenocarcinoma
  4. Urachal cyst
Urachal cyst

Case Summary